Event Snapshots
Overview
The Connected Chemical Plant and Industry 4.0 is designed to familiarize senior executives in the chemical and petrochemical sector with cutting-edge solutions which empower global leaders to streamline production processes, reduce costs, and meet ESG (environmental, social, and governance) goals.
The day-long event focuses on showcasing AVEVA’s suite of digital transformation tools which can revolutionize manufacturing operations, enhance productivity, minimize risks, drive operational excellence, and enhance efficiency across the chemical and petrochemical plants. The topics will be covered through a series of presentations, case studies, and interactive panel discussions, helping participants gain deeper understanding of the practical applications of AVEVA technologies and how they are being leveraged to address today’s industrial challenges.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts, share insights, and discuss best practices. The event offers ample networking opportunities, encouraging participants to connect with peers and thought leaders from across the sector. The goal of the day is not only to educate and inspire but also to foster lasting connections that can lead to future collaborations and projects.
The event will conclude with a networking dinner, allowing participants to unwind, exchange ideas, build and strengthen professional networks in a relaxed environment.
Key Discussion Topics
Challenges faced by Chemical Industry and Solutions
Digital Transformation, Automation, and Chemical Manufacturing
Data-Driven Decision Making
Digital Twins and Simulation
Supply Chain Integration
Achieving Operational Excellence
Optimizing Efficiency while Reducing Operational Expenses
Advanced Data Analytics and Machine Learning (ML) in Predictive Maintenance
AVEVA’s Success Stories and its Benefits for Companies
Speakers

Mr. Pushkar Rege
Global Chief Information Officer
UPL
Ms. Namrita Mahindro
Chief Digital Officer
Aditya Birla Chemicals

Mr. Ajay Bageshwar
Head - IT
Godavari Biorefineries

Mr. Deepak Keni
EVP – Digital, Strategy and Transformation
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Mr. Partha Sur
Sr. General Manager – Technology
Haldia Petrochemicals

Mr. Vinay Morje
Sr Vice President & Head – Digital Transformation
Grasim Industries Pulp & Fibre
Mr. Devendra Koppikar
Associate IT Director
Dow Chemical International
Mr. Krishnakumar Pandey
Head - IT
Epsilon Carbon

Ms. Ashima Bajaj Seth
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Godrej Agrovet

Mr. Prasanna Wadke
Head Digital
Rallis India

Mr. Amit Kumra
Head of Instrumentation
DCM Shriram Ltd.

Mr. Rajeev Raval
VP and Head of Digital Productivity
SML

Mr. Sachin Khamkar
Senior IT Manager - India
Clariant

Mr. Naveen Kumar
Vice President, Chemicals, Natural Resources and Manufacturing
AVEVA

Mr. Ajit Kulkarni
Vice President, India Market Leader
AVEVA

Mr. Abhik Gupta
CEO
Grassdoor Logistics Technologies

Mr. Samir Dhaga
Director – Strategy
Grassdoor Logistics Technologies

Mr. Praveen Jadhav
Head of Sales, Regional Business India
AVEVA

Mr. Rajesh Grandhe
Lead - India Presales
AVEVA

Mr. Teki Jagadeesh Sai Kumar
Assistant Manager
Coromandel International

Mr. Pravin Prashant
Executive Editor
Indian Chemical News

Who Should Attend
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Chief Information Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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Chief Digital Officer
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IT Head
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Technical Head
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Plant Head
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General Manager/Manager (IT & Automation)
Co-organised By

Indian Chemical News is an important online resource for news, views, analysis, trends, technology updates and interviews with prominent leaders in the Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Energy sector. Our aim is to provide independent, authoritative, and interactive Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Energy information, enabling our readers to make better-informed business and planning decisions. Our mission is to be India's most credible information portal for the Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Energy industries. The online news portal has been actively covering the Chemicals and Petrochemicals sector since 2008. For more information, please visit www.indianchemicalnews.com
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability. By connecting the power of information and artificial intelligence with human insight, AVEVA enables teams to use their data to unlock new value. We call this Performance Intelligence. AVEVA’s comprehensive portfolio enables more than 20,000 industrial enterprises to engineer smarter, operate better and drive sustainable efficiency. AVEVA supports customers through a trusted ecosystem that includes 5,500 partners and 5,700 certified developers around the world. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with over 6,500 employees and 90 offices in over 40 countries. Learn more at www.aveva.com

Grassdoor, established in May 2016, is a leading digital transformation company, harnessing the power of AVEVA PI Systems to deliver tailored solutions across a range of industries. With a proven track record in delivering successful digitization projects for leading US companies, Grassdoor has demonstrated a deep expertise in data infrastructure, real-time visualization, and informed decision-making processes. Their extensive experience in enabling manufacturing organizations across multiple industry verticals makes them a strategic partner for companies looking to harness the power of AVEVA PI Systems to enhance business value through increased revenues, efficient spend management, and risk mitigation. Grassdoor’s solutions empower chemical and manufacturing plants to harness their data, achieve greater transparency, and make impactful, data-driven decisions.